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Floral dress

Description: Dress of red and metallic gray wool/silk blend brocade in floral (poppy?) motif. Street length. Sleeveless; sweetheart neckline. Princess seams. Pleats at natural waist. Center back zipper closure; lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label: "Carolina Herrera / New York"
Date: 2015/2018
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Victor Costa

Description: Short documentary on fashion designer Victor Costa. Created on the occasion of Mr. Costa receiving the Legend's Award of the University of Houston's College of Technology in November 2015, the video includes archival still and motion images, interviews with Victor Costa, Robert Sakowitz, Roz Pactor, and Jerry Ann Woodfin Costa. Discusses his early life in Houston, education, and work as a fashion designer. Footage includes early interviews and fashion shows.
Date: 2015
Duration: 4 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Malosky, Lisa & Friedell, Don
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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From Scoular Hall to Welch Street Complex I

Description: A short video combining still and motion footage documenting the move of the Texas Fashion Collection from Scoular Hall to the Welch Street Complex I. The video includes footage of the new site being cleared after demolition of the Church of Christ, construction of the Texas Fashion Collection section of the new facility, the arrival and placement of the modular sections, and general preparation of the new facility. Activities include inventory work, packing materials and preparing racks of ga… more
Date: 2013
Duration: 5 minutes 54 seconds
Creator: Graham, Ann
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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RAG Ladies visit the Texas Fashion Collection, November 21, 2013

Description: Video of 5 members of the RAG Ladies (Retired Apparel Group) visiting the Texas Fashion Collection on November 21, 2013 at the new facility at 405 S. Welch St., Denton, Texas, on the campus of the University of North Texas. The ladies were interviewed by Myra Walker, Curator of the TFC, about their lives in the world of fashion and the apparel industry, and their roles in bring the Dallas Museum of Fashion to UNT. The ladies interviewed were: Jacque Prager, Frances Maloney, Nan Alexander, Nao… more
Date: 2013
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Texas Fashion Collection
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Texas Fashion Collection move, August 2013

Description: A short video combining still and motion footage documenting the move of the Texas Fashion Collection from Scoular Hall to the Welch Street Complex I. Video includes TFC staff, volunteers, and the professional movers. Activities include inventory work, packing materials and preparing racks of garments for the move, of wrapped racks being loaded on and unloaded from trucks, and items being unloaded in the new facility.
Date: 2013
Duration: 3 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Graham, Ann
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Velvet and silk ensemble

Description: A) Cropped top of purple viscose/silk blend crushed velvet. Fitted; sleeveless; halter top inspired bustline. Deep U-shaped neckline is trimmed with large applied roses of matching material. Center back zipper closure; lined in black synthetic. Size 38/6. Original sales tags attached. B) Pants of purple silk satin. Tapered leg; fly zipper closure with hook & bar and button on 1" waistband. Vertical double welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Size 36/4. Original sales tags attached.
Date: 2012/2017
Creator: van Noten, Dries
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Dress of ivory open-weave wool/cashmere knit with crisscrossed bands of roped metallic thread and seed beads in shades of blues and black. Trimmed with random strands of blue/green metallic threads. Long asymmetric sleeves with deep armhole; scoop neckline. Knee-length. Lined in off-white, fine wool jersey. No label in dress. Sandals of royal blue peau de soie accented with striped bands of black satin. Open-toe; 4 ½” spike heel and ankle straps with blue ribbon bow at back.
Date: 2007
Creator: Ricci, Nina
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of blue silk chiffon, in classical style. Asymmetrical, with one shoulder from which fabric gathers and radiates outward to the bodice. Full length, with 6" wide satin sash ties at waist. Designer's label at center back: Michael / Faircloth Client label attached to designer's label: Anne / Fay
Date: 2006
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding dress

Description: Wedding dress of bias-cut, double-faced washed ivory silk satin with raw edges. Inverted pleats at midriff. Sleeveless with self-covered buttons across reverse seam on shoulders. Below-knee length (cut at reception). Center back zipper closure hidden by reverse seam and self-covered buttons matching shoulders. Unlined. Designer label: Sartel B) Cropped riding style jacket of black cotton taffeta. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Trimmed with diagonal placket and self-covered buttons at sides. Insi… more
Date: 2006
Creator: Earnest, Matthew
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Floral hat

Description: Hat of fine white Abaca Sinamay. Styled as a modified breton with upturned brim, the 4" high crown is gently rounded with a wide, twisted hatband of the same material. 17" across, the wide, circular brim extends out and curves out and up and is faced with artificial flowers in red, white, blue, and yellow silk. The crown is unlined with a headband of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: "Ian / D" with small red rhinestone attached at upper right corner
Date: 2001
Creator: Dellar, Ian
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of maroon silk crepe and hand beading. Bateau neckline; long set-in sleeves. Front is unadorned and seamless; back of bodice is heavily beaded in diamond pattern on V-shaped insert. Back vent is decorated with beaded floral motif on all sides. Beading goes from waist to bottom hem on each side, widening as it descends. Beading is done in red, maroon, red-iridescent, and clear sequins, bugle, and round beads. Zipper closure under left sleeve. Lined in red silk satin. Designer's lab… more
Date: 1996
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Knit dress

Description: Dress of multicolored striped knit of linen/nylon blend. Inserted waist of open knit creating transparent effect. Round neckline; long sleeves of open knit matching waist; A-lined; mid-thigh length. Unlined. Designer Label: Missoni / for Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy
Date: Spring 1995
Creator: Missoni
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Double-breasted jacket

Description: Jacket of black cashmere. Double breasted with notched lapel; two flap covered pockets at bottom and single pocket at left breast. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and three button closure at wrists. Pockets and jacket lined in satin. Padded shoulders. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of silk tricot knit with orange, teal, blue and black rock pattern with blue and orange lines; A) Shirt with boat neck; short sleeve; off-shoulder; left arm is lower and set toward back; left side longer than right and continues to mid-calf length; right side goes to mid-hip; asymmetrical; right side orange; left side blue; Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy B) Skirt of blue; straight cut; ankle length; godet in back starts at knee.
Date: 1995/1999
Creator: Missoni
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Patterned suit

Description: Skirt suit of patchwork effect pink and green plaid sateen. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted; single breasted with closure of four buttons. Notched lapel; long sleeves with vented, rolled cuffs. Side welt pockets with flaps. Lined in ivory fabric. Size 8. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Union label. B) Pencil skirt of matching fabric. Knee length; left side zipper closure. Lined in ivory fabric with grosgrain ribbon waistband. Size 10. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label.
Date: 1995/1999
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of salmon pink rayon, silk and cotton blend woven in diamond pattern. A) Jacket. Double breasted with closure of large gold buttons with "JF" initials. Short sleeves; U-shaped neckline. Side welt pockets with flaps and matching button closure; unopened. Lined in pink acetate; shoulder pads. Designer label: Jacques Fath / Paris Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Content/care/size label: Size 8 B) Skirt. Straight style; knee length. Left side zipper closure with button on waistband. Design… more
Date: 1995/1999
Creator: Jacques Fath
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Striped blouse

Description: Blouse of linen in black and white horizontal stripes. Squared style with side vents. Vented neckline with white organdy collar. Wide armholes with white organdy trim. Hong Kong seams at hem. Designer label: Geof / Frey / Beene Unite! style union label.
Date: 1995/1999
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of black net lace and sequins with black and white striped skirt. Boned bodice of black floral lace net embellished with black sequined swirls over white satin synthetic and matching lace off-the shoulder fitted sleeves. Shirred black cotton sateen midriff with matching large bow at front left. Full skirt of synthetic fabric with box pleats of black and white ribbon stripes. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white acetate. Designer's label at back left: "Victor Costa / Sample … more
Date: Spring 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate. Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Care label at… more
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening suit

Description: Black and red evening suit. A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator" Fiber content tag at left side seam. B)… more
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wedding dress

Description: Wedding ensemble. a) Dress is of creme satin styled as a sleeveless A-line dress, with 1 1'4" shoulder straps. The neckline of the bodice is embellished with rows of satin cording forming a cross-over design. The skirt has a high waistline, and is formed of a lattice of groups of four vertical and four horizontal rows of satin cording, with a backing of creme gauze. Label sewn into inside back of dress. Center back lap zipper enclosure extending from mid back to upper thigh. Hook-and-eye closu… more
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: Evening/cocktail dress of black and white checked synthetic acetate taffeta. Knee length. Boned bodice is a strapless bustier made with small checked taffeta with a V-shaped inset of larger checks and 4 light blue grosgrain ribbon bows descending the inset. Overskirt is a full, flat pleated skirt made of the same larger checked fabric as the inset. The underskirt has a pink ruffled hem extending below top skirt attached to the underskirt by a light blue grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper clos… more
Date: 1993
Creator: Costa, Victor
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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